Blues 2024
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In an interview on SENZ yesterday Cotter said that they only have 3 roster positions to fill, an Outside Back, a Midfielder and a Forward , but did not say which forward position.
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"I was born in Devonport, so it feels legitimate," said Cotter. "I spend the first five years of my life on Motuihe Island on the Hauraki Gulf."Weird place to live, so I did a quick google
His family ran a farm there in early 60's. Sounds like the Navy just moved to Devonport around that time
motuihe.org.nz/about-the-island/heritage/farming-plus-kiosk-operators/
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Tana Umaga named as new Moana Pasifika coach
The former All Black's appointment is a promotion after two seasons as an assistant to Aaron Mauger with the Moana side.
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Interview with Cotter from a couple of days ago
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2024:
In an interview on SENZ yesterday Cotter said that they only have 3 roster positions to fill, an Outside Back, a Midfielder and a Forward , but did not say which forward position.
Forward would be either a loosie or prop... that in itself probably depends whether they have got Mafileo over the line.
My gut instinct is they are probably after short-term players for the outside back and loosie spot as place-holders for Clark and Tangitau who will be with the 7s?
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@Duluth The other thing I like about this group is their ages.
EA - 22
SD - 23
LM - 24
CS - 25
If they all stay and develop well it ensures a solid locking group for sometime. -
Some pressure on Darry too. He had a couple of good games when he returned from injury but then reverted to being a little soft in contact
That's without knowing how good Annandale is. If he has a strong NPC, Darry could be ranked 5th out of the locks
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@Bovidae Unfortunately no contract info in the very brief announcement:
WELCOME LAGHLAN McWHANNELL — Blues Rugby
The Blues’ have a new recruit for 2024 with Laghlan McWhannell joining the Blues whānau. McWhannell is a 1.98m, 114kg lock who joins us from the Chiefs. He is a former New Zealand Under 20s representative and will add depth to our locking stocks for the 2024 season. We look forward to introducing
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Good signing. Hopefully we’ll see more of Suafoa in the backrow.
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@TheMojoman I'd like to see a Suafoa, Papalii, Ioane combination (Ioane at 8 ) for some games.
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No truth to rumours that Akira would be moving elsewhere?
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@TheMojoman Think it was mentioned that his agent was looking, but he decided to stay in Auckland. I think he has a partner who plays netball in the South Island.
